Cheese on Toast — the ultimate comfort food classic! Simple, fast, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. Want a basic version or something fancy with extra toppings like tomato, onion, or even Worcestershire sauce?
Here’s a delicious classic cheese on toast recipe with optional upgrades👇
🧀 Cheese on Toast (UK-style)
📝 Ingredients:
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2 slices of good bread (white, sourdough, or whole grain)
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1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (or your fave melting cheese)
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1 tsp butter (optional, for toasting)
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Pinch of black pepper
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Optional extras:
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Dash of Worcestershire sauce
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Sliced tomato or red onion
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Chopped chives or spring onions
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Mustard spread (for zing)
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🔥 Method:
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Toast the bread lightly on one side under a grill/broiler or in a toaster.
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Flip it over and top the untoasted side with grated cheese (and any extras you fancy).
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Season with black pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce or mustard if you’re feeling bold.
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Place under a hot grill (broiler) for 2–4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
🔄 Variations:
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Welsh Rarebit: Make a cheesy beer-mustard sauce and pour over the toast before grilling.
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Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or chili flakes.
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Garlic Cheese Toast: Rub toast with garlic before adding cheese.